12 Days Rome w/ North and South Italy
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D1/APR21 CEBU - MANILA - DUBAI
Depart from Cebu to Dubai bound for Amsterdam.
D2/APR22 DUBAI—AMSTERDAM
Arrive Amsterdam the capital and the largest city in Netherlands. The city is known for its historic ports the Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam was one of the most important ports of the world. Proceed to the Church of All Nations. Accommodation, dinner and overnight.(D)
D3/APR23 AMSTERDAM—ROME (FLY 1805H)
After breakfast continue our city tour and sightseeing to include the Dam Square to see the Royal Palace. Then experience the joy of cruising the canals of Holland’s Golden Age as you board your glass-roofed launch for an orientation tour of the old and new sections of the city. Stop in a picturesque windmill followed by a visit to Cheese Farm & Clog Factory. Proceed to the airport for your flight to Rome.(B/L/D)
D4/APR24 ROME—STA. FILOMENA—SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your flight to Rome. Drive to Mugnano del Cardinaleto visit the Shrine of St. Filomena, the powerful 4th century virgin martyr and the propagator of the living Rosary. Visit and overnight toSan Giovanni Rotondo in the Region of Puglia. (B/L/D)
D5/APR25 SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO—MANOPELLO—ROME
After visiting the recently canonized saint Franciscan Padre Pio of Pietralcina, we will continue to the Shrine of Santa Maria Delle Grazie. The sanctuary comprises the old church and the new basilica. They are both dedicated to Our Lady of Grace. Heading now to Manopelloin the town of Pescara, where we will visit the “Volto Santo”. The Holy Face of Jesus; it was said that a mysterious pilgrim who arrived in Manopello one day in the year 1506, handed in a veil, which was said to bear the image of Christ’s face. The veil was said, belongs to Veronica with the image now restored and kept in the main altar. (B/L/D)
D6/APR26 ROME - CLASSICAL W/ VATICAN MUSEUM
Enjoy our whole day in Rome visiting the Vatican City, Vatican Museum, Spanish Steps, Basilica of St. Paul the Santa Croce in Gerusalemethen we will also continue to see Rome’s classic Churches such as the impressive Basilicas of San Giovanni de
Laterano(nearby is the Scala Santa or Holy Stairs), Santa Maggiore, Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Check in to your hotel, preparation for the Canonization the next day. (B/L/D)
D7/APR27 ROME (CANONIZATION EVENT)
Early morning 5:00am transfer to Vatican to witness the historic Canonization of Blessed Pope john Paul II at the Saint Peter’s Square by His Holiness, Pope Francis I. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Rome on your own. Do your souvenir shopping before your last day in Rome. To properly pack your things. (B/L/D)
D8/APR28 ROME
Continue your city tour in Rome that includes your visit to Colosseum and Arch of Constantine, Piazzade Venezia, Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain. (B/L/D)
D9/APR29 ROME—ASSISI—FLORENCE
Start our day visiting the tomb of St Francis of Assisi. Explore the quaint hilltop birthplace of St Francis of Assisi that still retains something of the atmosphere of the early 1200s, the period when St Francis began his ministry. It was in St Mary of the Angels Basilicawhere St Francis spent most of his life. Here we visit the Chapel, Portiuncola, the rose bush, and the cave where the saint retired for prayer. Stroll the medieval streets of the compact little town. We go now to the Church of St Clare to see the saint's incorrupt body, the foundress of the Order of Poor Clares. (B/L/D)
D10/APR30 FLORENCE—VENICE—MILAN
Explore Venice and enjoy some of the greatest sights you’ll ever see St. Mark’s Square, The Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, and the extraordinary visit to Dodges’ Palace. You will have some free time to shop. Proceed to MILAN. (B/L/D)
D11/MAY01 MILAN Q DUBAI
Visit the Cathedral of Duomo di Milano, the 2ND largest cathedral of the world and the world’s largest collection of marble statues with the widely visible golden Madonna statue on top of the spire, la Madunina (little Madonna), the symbol of Milan. At the opposite end is the famousTeatroalllaScala (or la Scala) one of the world’s most famous opera house. Nearby is the church of Santa Maria della Grazie.(B)
D12/MAY02 DUBAI Q MANILAQ CEBU
Connecting flight from Dubai to Manila for your flight to Cebu.
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D1/APR21 CEBU - MANILA - DUBAI
Depart from Cebu to Dubai bound for Amsterdam.
D2/APR22 DUBAI—AMSTERDAM
Arrive Amsterdam the capital and the largest city in Netherlands. The city is known for its historic ports the Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam was one of the most important ports of the world. Proceed to the Church of All Nations. Accommodation, dinner and overnight.(D)
D3/APR23 AMSTERDAM—ROME (FLY 1805H)
After breakfast continue our city tour and sightseeing to include the Dam Square to see the Royal Palace. Then experience the joy of cruising the canals of Holland’s Golden Age as you board your glass-roofed launch for an orientation tour of the old and new sections of the city. Stop in a picturesque windmill followed by a visit to Cheese Farm & Clog Factory. Proceed to the airport for your flight to Rome.(B/L/D)
D4/APR24 ROME—STA. FILOMENA—SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your flight to Rome. Drive to Mugnano del Cardinaleto visit the Shrine of St. Filomena, the powerful 4th century virgin martyr and the propagator of the living Rosary. Visit and overnight toSan Giovanni Rotondo in the Region of Puglia. (B/L/D)
D5/APR25 SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO—MANOPELLO—ROME
After visiting the recently canonized saint Franciscan Padre Pio of Pietralcina, we will continue to the Shrine of Santa Maria Delle Grazie. The sanctuary comprises the old church and the new basilica. They are both dedicated to Our Lady of Grace. Heading now to Manopelloin the town of Pescara, where we will visit the “Volto Santo”. The Holy Face of Jesus; it was said that a mysterious pilgrim who arrived in Manopello one day in the year 1506, handed in a veil, which was said to bear the image of Christ’s face. The veil was said, belongs to Veronica with the image now restored and kept in the main altar. (B/L/D)
D6/APR26 ROME - CLASSICAL W/ VATICAN MUSEUM
Enjoy our whole day in Rome visiting the Vatican City, Vatican Museum, Spanish Steps, Basilica of St. Paul the Santa Croce in Gerusalemethen we will also continue to see Rome’s classic Churches such as the impressive Basilicas of San Giovanni de
Laterano(nearby is the Scala Santa or Holy Stairs), Santa Maggiore, Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Check in to your hotel, preparation for the Canonization the next day. (B/L/D)
D7/APR27 ROME (CANONIZATION EVENT)
Early morning 5:00am transfer to Vatican to witness the historic Canonization of Blessed Pope john Paul II at the Saint Peter’s Square by His Holiness, Pope Francis I. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Rome on your own. Do your souvenir shopping before your last day in Rome. To properly pack your things. (B/L/D)
D8/APR28 ROME
Continue your city tour in Rome that includes your visit to Colosseum and Arch of Constantine, Piazzade Venezia, Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain. (B/L/D)
D9/APR29 ROME—ASSISI—FLORENCE
Start our day visiting the tomb of St Francis of Assisi. Explore the quaint hilltop birthplace of St Francis of Assisi that still retains something of the atmosphere of the early 1200s, the period when St Francis began his ministry. It was in St Mary of the Angels Basilicawhere St Francis spent most of his life. Here we visit the Chapel, Portiuncola, the rose bush, and the cave where the saint retired for prayer. Stroll the medieval streets of the compact little town. We go now to the Church of St Clare to see the saint's incorrupt body, the foundress of the Order of Poor Clares. (B/L/D)
D10/APR30 FLORENCE—VENICE—MILAN
Explore Venice and enjoy some of the greatest sights you’ll ever see St. Mark’s Square, The Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, and the extraordinary visit to Dodges’ Palace. You will have some free time to shop. Proceed to MILAN. (B/L/D)
D11/MAY01 MILAN Q DUBAI
Visit the Cathedral of Duomo di Milano, the 2ND largest cathedral of the world and the world’s largest collection of marble statues with the widely visible golden Madonna statue on top of the spire, la Madunina (little Madonna), the symbol of Milan. At the opposite end is the famousTeatroalllaScala (or la Scala) one of the world’s most famous opera house. Nearby is the church of Santa Maria della Grazie.(B)
D12/MAY02 DUBAI Q MANILAQ CEBU
Connecting flight from Dubai to Manila for your flight to Cebu.
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